Port Adelaide Thrashes Sydney in Major AFL Upset

In a shocking turn of events, Port Adelaide demolished Sydney by a staggering 112 points during their AFL clash at the Adelaide Oval. This game marked a significant moment in Sydney’s season as they struggled to find their footing on the field.

Port Adelaide soared to an impressive lead right from the start, outpacing Sydney to build a 71-point advantage before the Swans even managed to score. It was a tough day for Sydney as they ended the match with a score of just 36 points against Port’s 148.

After the match, Sydney’s coach John Longmire expressed his disappointment, labeling the performance as “completely and utterly unacceptable.” This defeat was not only Sydney’s heaviest loss this season, but also the biggest for Longmire in his 13-year tenure as coach.

Star Port players Mitch Georgiades and Willie Rioli each kicked four goals, while their teammate Willem Drew had a standout game, limiting the Swans’ ball magnet Chad Warner to just 19 touches and leading the match with 32 disposals.

Port took advantage of their home ground, dominating from the first minute and scoring seven unanswered goals in the first quarter, leaving Sydney with zero scores at the end of the first period. Sydney didn’t see the scoreboard until late in the second quarter.

Sydney’s performance has now raised eyebrows, as they have lost five out of their last six games. Next weekend, they will face Collingwood, who are currently looking to secure their spot in the finals.

Meanwhile, in another thrilling match, Collingwood managed to edge past Carlton by a slim three-point margin, with Scott Pendlebury celebrating his 400th career game in style. The atmosphere was electric with nearly 87,000 fans present at the MCG.

As the AFL season continues to unfold, it’s clear that the competition is heating up, with many teams jostling for a better position in the ladder.